Your DNA on Caffeine
Daily Value - A podcast by Dr. William Wallace
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In this episode of Daily Value, we look at the relationship between genetics, habitual caffeine intake, and cognitive performance, using insights from a recent study (PMID: 39648354) in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Whether you’re a "fast" or "slow" caffeine metabolizer could significantly influence how caffeine impacts your brain. Discussion Points: Gene-Caffeine Interactions: how variants in CYP1A2 and ADORA2A genes modulate caffeine metabolism and sensitivity, leading to differential ...